Android and the Open Automotive Alliance Move into the Next
Phase

SAN FRANCISCO -- June 30, 2014: The Open Automotive Alliance (OAA) -- a
coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders committed to bringing
the Android platform to cars -- welcomed a number of new members into the
alliance:

Alpine

Bentley

Clarion

CloudCar

Delphi

FIAT Chrysler

Ford

Freescale

FUJITSU TEN

HARMAN

Infiniti

JVCKENWOOD

LG

Maserati

Mazda

Mitsubishi

Nissan

Panasonic

Parrot

Pioneer

Renault

Renesas

SEAT

Škoda

Subaru

Suzuki

Symphony Teleca

Volkswagen

Volvo

These new members, who join OAA founding members Audi, GM, Google,
Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA, hail from around the world and reflect the
global reach of Android, which has seen more than one billion phones and
tablets activated to date. The goal of the Alliance is to bring all of the
benefits users have grown to love about Android into their cars, creating a
safer and more convenient way to check the traffic, map out a route, or
pick a playlist---but without needing to use your hands. More simply, their
goal is to create a connected car.

Today at the Google I/O developer conference, Google and OAA automakers
showcased the first integrations of Android Auto. Android Auto brings many
of the apps drivers know and love, like Google Maps and Spotify, to an
interface that’s built for driving. After connecting an Android phone
to a compatible car, drivers will be able to use Android apps and services
specially designed for use in a car and accessible through in-dash display
and controls.

The expansion of the OAA shows its commitment to openness, customization
and scale, which have contributed to Android's success and are designed to
help drive auto innovation. We welcome more partners to join us on this
journey, and drivers can expect to see the first cars with Android Auto
roll off the assembly line in 2014.

Here's what the new members had to say about it:

Alpine Electronics, Inc. "We are very pleased to become an OAA member.
Not only will Android Auto connectivity with our products increase customer
value, but we also believe this will contribute to driver safety. Alpine is
excited about the potential developing Android products for both the
aftermarket and working with Automotive manufacturers for OEM
products.” -Hirofumi Morioka, Managing Director, Engineering &
Development, Alpine Electronics, Inc.

Audi AG “There can be no denying the connected car era has
arrived, and with it comes the expectation that the data and functions
provided by smartphone apps will seamlessly bridge to Audi infotainment
environments as the ‘fourth screen’ in our customers’
lives. The progress made with our Open Automotive Alliance partners shows
how this can be achieved with safety and security at the forefront.”
-Ricky Hudi, Head of Development Electrics/Electronics, AUDI AG

Bentley Motors Limited “The aim is to create a car that offers a
fully connected customer experience, not just through driving, but in the
cabin as well. We spend a significant amount of time researching how we
maximise in what way a customer interfaces with the car and this offers
opportunities to further upgrade the infotainment systems.” -Rolf
Frech, Member of the Board for Engineering, Bentley Motors Limited

Clarion Co., Ltd "We are excited to be a contributing member of the OAA
to shape the future of in-vehicle information systems and working closely
with Google to develop new connectivity technologies and capabilities. By
promoting openness, collaboration, customization, and rapid evolution, the
OAA will help accelerate adoption of in-vehicle specific technologies. This
ubiquitous support can achieve the necessary scale needed for developing
and fueling more ambitious and futuristic expectations such as autonomous
cars connected to an ecosystem that will be essential to the efficiency and
safety of our transportation grid many years into the future." -Hidetoshi
Kawamoto, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Clarion group

CloudCar “We’re delighted to have been working with OAA
partners over the last 18 months to bring the vision of seamless
connectivity between car and mobile device to the market, and we look
forward to contributing further innovations in this space.”
-Konstantin Othmer, CEO CloudCar

Delphi Automotive PLC “Involvement with the OAA will allow Delphi
to help shape the advancement of an open development model. The ability to
serve the growing segment of the automotive space that uses Android,
combined with our scalable platforms, is a driving force in our
participation.” -Jeff Owens, Chief Technology Officer, Delphi
Automotive PLC.

FIAT Chrysler Automobiles “Becoming a member of the Open
Automotive Alliance offers us a great opportunity to explore how we will
bring a familiar set of Android features into our Chrysler Group, Abarth,
Alfa Romeo and Fiat Uconnect systems globally. This membership will
complement our mission to enable drivers to stay conveniently connected
while keeping their hands on the wheel and their focus on driving.”
-Alan Amici, Head of Uconnect Systems and Services, Chrysler Group LLC.

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. “The connected car is radically
changing the way drivers interact with their vehicles, while presenting
significant opportunities for providers of leading-edge infotainment
technologies. Freescale shares OAA’s vision of safer, more seamless
and more intuitive access to rich, connected digital content. We look
forward to collaborating with the OAA to transform this vision into
reality.” -Geoff Lees, Senior Vice President and General Manager,
Freescale’s MCU Group

FUJITSU TEN LTD. “Through this alliance, FUJITSU TEN believes that
the ecosystem surrounding in-vehicle infotainment systems and Android
devices will expand comfort and convenience for customers. Based on our
years of experience developing products in this field, we believe it will
lead to improvements in the manufacturing of vehicles.” -Takashi
Shigematsu, President and Representative Director, FUJITSU TEN LIMITED

General Motors Co. “General Motors is focused on providing
customers with options that help them bring their digital lives into their
vehicles through built in and brought in solutions. Working with Google on
Android Auto is a great example of how we are making our vehicles more
integrated with customer’s smartphones in a way that is safer and
more appropriate for the driving environment. GM joined the OAA as a
founding member to bring this type of seamless user experience to our
customers.” -Phil Abram, GM Chief Infotainment Officer.

Google "We're excited about the incredible momentum of the Open
Automotive Alliance. With new partners across the automotive and technology
industries, we've created an incredible foundation for bringing Android
into automobiles with a seamless and connected experience that allows
drivers to focus on the road. But this is just the beginning." -Patrick
Brady, Director of Engineering, Google

Harman International Industries, Inc. “HARMAN is the bridge
between Silicon Valley and automakers, and we are pleased to bring our deep
knowledge of embedded infotainment and cloud-based service solutions to
Android Auto and the OAA. This open development environment and common
platform will allow the entire automotive ecosystem to more easily bring
cutting-edge technology and experiences to drivers and passengers.”
-Dinesh C. Paliwal, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer,
HARMAN

Honda Motor Co. “Honda’s goal is to integrate the power and
functionality of Android smartphones directly into our vehicles in a way
that is seamless and intuitive for our customers. Honda looks forward to
working collaboratively with Google and the OAA to help millions of
consumers around the world to more easily and conveniently access their
smartphones’ content, data and features." -Nick Sugimoto, senior
program director for Honda Silicon Valley Lab

JVC KENWOOD Corporation “JVC KENWOOD is extremely pleased to
become a member of the OAA. Android, as the world’s most popular
smartphone platform, represents a clear pathway for integrating cutting
edge technologies into the vehicle. Future JVC Kenwood technologies will
include the familiar Android platform, allowing JVC KENWOOD to further
advance driver safety with a seamless connected car interface.”
-Haruo Kawahara, CEO of JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

LG Electronics, Inc. “Just as smartphones have changed the way of
people’s lives in the world, convergence of consumer electronics and
automotive technologies will bring a new paradigm of user experience in
vehicles. We are excited to join the OAA and look forward to contributing
our expertise in mobile and infotainment devices, for drivers’ safety
and convenience.” -Dr. Woojong Lee, President of VC Company

Maserati “Maserati is delighted to be joining the Open Automotive
Alliance. On the edge of its 100th anniversary, Maserati is committed to
offering innovative technical solutions and features to enhance the
driver’s experience across our entire range. This project provides an
excellent opportunity for Maserati to be at the forefront of such technical
development.” -Harald Wester, CEO of Maserati.

Mazda Motor Corporation “When we developed the Mazda Connect/MZD
Connect system that debuted in the all-new Mazda3, our aim was to provide
the fun and convenience of internet connectivity with an HMI designed for
safety. Joining the OAA presents an exciting opportunity to further evolve
this system, and offer an even broader range of in-car experiences to our
customers.” -Masashi Yamasaki, General Manager, Mazda’s
Electrical & Electronics Development Dept

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation “The participation in OAA will
enable us to provide our customers the never-before-seen driving pleasure
and safety. Mitsubishi is very excited to bring the continuity of well
popularized services and various new experiences in the vehicles led by
Android platform to our customers in the near future.” -Ryugo Nakao,
Executive Vice President of Product Projects & Strategy Group Headquarters,
MITSUBISHI MOTORS. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd "As a constant innovation leader
in automotive technology, Nissan Motor Corporation gladly supports the
OAA’s efforts to make popular consumer technology accessible to all
drivers. We look forward to working with the OAA to integrate Android Auto
into Nissan and Infiniti vehicles around the world in the near future,"
-Andy Palmer, Chief Planning Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nvidia Corporation “NVIDIA’s expertise with Android ensures
that we will deliver the best Android Auto in-car experience working with
our OAA partners. As the leader in visual computing, NVIDIA is dedicated to
bringing advanced processing to the automotive industry, making driving
safer and more enjoyable.” -Rob Csongor, NVIDIA’s vice
president and general manager of automotive.

Panasonic Corporation "As a number one OEM supplier of infotainment
systems, we are very excited to join this alliance to provide more
entertainment and comfort through making on-road experience a seamless and
stress-free transition from driver's daily life. Panasonic is committed to
creating a better life and our wide range of automotive technology together
with OAA can create huge opportunities for advanced safety, seamless
comfort, and above all, joy of driving." -Masahisa Shibata, Managing
Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation and President of Automotive
Systems

Parrot SA “Parrot is thrilled to team up with OAA members to
design new technologies for connected cars. After introducing the first
Android-powered car stereo with apps in 2011, Parrot is currently
developing robust infotainment solutions based on Android for several major
car manufacturers worldwide such as Volvo and McLaren. Our engineers
can’t wait to bring enhanced smartphone and tablet connectivity to
more drivers thanks to Android Auto.” -Henri Seydoux, CEO,
Parrot.

Pioneer Corporation “As a leader in automotive infotainment
Pioneer is delighted to become a member of the Open Automotive Alliance. We
strive to create great in-car experiences for our customers and believe
that the technology being developed within the alliance will facilitate
this and allow us to continue to innovate within this exciting
market.” -Mr Takashige Nakano, Senior Executive Officer of
Pioneer.

Renault S.A. “Joining the OAA with our partner Nissan is an
important step for us. Cars are becoming the next connected environment of
our customers and a good interaction with their smartphones is critical.
The link between the car and the smartphone should not only allow
continuity in services and features, but also ensure that safe driving
conditions are kept. We believe that joining OAA will allow us to meet
these objectives.” -Thierry Viadieu, Program Director for Multimedia
and Vehicle Connected Services, RENAULT

Renesas Electronics Corporation “We are honored to join the Open
Automotive Alliance (OAA). Renesas R-Car solutions serve as a platform to
realize safe, secure and comfortable automobile society through conversion
of control and IT. OAA will be a key ecosystem for the advancement of the
IVI market and will enable us to provide even more robust platform.”
-R. Omura, Executive Vice President, Chief of 1st Solution Business Unit,
Renesas Electronics

SEAT, S.A. “SEAT is excited to join the Open Automotive Alliance.
Extending the functionality of our infotainment products with the use of
Android in the cars it is the right example of Technology to enjoy for our
Young spirited brand.” -Dietmar Peters, head of SEAT Electric and
Electronic Development.

Škoda Auto "Connectivity has become an important part of our
everyday lives. At ŠKODA, we believe in the power of creating flexible
and practical products. Through seamlessly integrating Android from their
mobile devices to the car, our valued customers will benefit from enhanced
connectivity, safety, and even more 'Simply Clever' solutions." -Dr. Frank
Welsch, Head of R&D at ŠkodaAuto.

Subaru “It is a great honor for Subaru, to be able to participate
in the Open Automotive Alliance. Subaru have delivered ‘enjoyment and
peace of mind’ through our vehicle product line for our customers who
seek adventures and enjoy active lifestyles. We believe that these values
will be more strengthened, by partnering with other members through
OAA.” -Akio Takai, General Manager, Subaru Product & Portfolio
Planning Division

Suzuki Motor Corporation “With the participation in the OAA, we
are pleased to be able to deliver more pleasant and valuable motoring life
to even more customers by incorporating ever evolving advanced devices into
our products.” -Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director/Executive
Vice President, Global Marketing

Symphony Teleca Corporation “We are very excited to join the OAA
and are committed to contributing to Android Auto and co-creating the most
advanced Android compliant solutions for the automotive market with our
customers. As a long established Android ecosystem scaling partner and
proven automotive systems integrator, we will help the Android ecosystem
realize the OAA vision of the connected car.” -Sanjay Dhawan,
President & CEO, Symphony Teleca Corporation

Volkswagen “Volkswagen has been successfully integrating Google
services since 2009. Joining the Open Automotive Alliance is the next
milestone to connect our infotainment modules with the consumer electronics
world,” -Volkmar Tanneberger, Ph.D., Head of Electric and Electronic
Development

Volvo Car Group “Volvo Car Group’s philosophy when it comes
to the use of the technology in our cars reflects our customers’
desire get the best from their lives without adding complexity. Android
Auto represents another step towards creating a unique, enjoyable and
easy-to-use experience in Volvo cars.” -Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice
President, Product Strategy & Vehicle Line Management.